Production Supervisor

Dutch Farms, Inc • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

Summary / Objective The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates the daily activities of production employees and supports maintenance and operational functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervise and coordinate the work of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods. Review and interpret work orders, production schedules, and other documentation to determine daily production requirements. Communicate and collaborate with other supervisors and departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Plan, assign, and adjust work schedules and production activities to meet operational goals. Inspect materials, products, and equipment to identify defects, safety hazards, or equipment malfunctions. Train new employees on equipment operation, work procedures, and safety practices, or assign them to experienced operators for on-the-job training. Monitor production processes—observing work practices and checking gauges, dials, HMI screens, and other indicators—to ensure compliance with standards. Address and help resolve employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace conflicts in alignment with company policies. Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies for employees and ensure consistent application. Additional Responsibilities Utilize knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management to support efficient manufacturing. Provide coaching, guidance, and direction to employees to foster a productive and motivated team environment. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Relevant on-the-job experience; an associate’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of production or supervisory experience strongly desired.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and efficient manufacturing techniques.
• Strong decision-making ability, including evaluating costs and benefits to determine the most effective solutions.
• Ability to identify operational issues, analyze information, evaluate options, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Effective leadership skills, including communication, coaching, and team development.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees to meet performance and production goals.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods.
• Review and interpret work orders, production schedules, and other documentation to determine daily production requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with other supervisors and departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Plan, assign, and adjust work schedules and production activities to meet operational goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to identify defects, safety hazards, or equipment malfunctions.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, work procedures, and safety practices, or assign them to experienced operators for on-the-job training.
• Monitor production processes—observing work practices and checking gauges, dials, HMI screens, and other indicators—to ensure compliance with standards.
• Address and help resolve employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace conflicts in alignment with company policies.
• Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies for employees and ensure consistent application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees